Project Manager

Draper, UT
Full Time
Mid Level
JOIN OUR DEDICATED AND GROWING TEAM

VPI Technology Group (VPI) is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to work in its Draper, Utah office.  The ideal candidate will be well-organized, energetic, and passionate about taking care of VPI’s customers by facilitating excellent communication among VPI’s customers, engineers, accounting personnel, and management.  The ideal candidate will be an advocate for the customers and projects being managed and create positive outcomes that lead to the potential for additional work with VPI’s customers.  The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the project's applicable scope and budget.  We are looking for a creative and dedicated individual who will fit with our collaborative culture and know how to have fun along the way.  If you enjoy working with other professionals who believe in creating and engineering innovative technologies for a wide variety of customers in many industries, we encourage you to apply.  This is a full-time, salaried job opportunity with benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with a technical focus preferred
  • US citizenship due to customer-related requirements
  • Must qualify for US security clearance at time of hire
  • 5+ years’ experience in a project/program management role

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  
  • Excellent client-facing communication skills
  • Hands-on experience managing multiple projects at the same time
  • Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication for cross-functional teams and executive leadership
  • Strong project management and continuous improvement skills
  • Organized with great attention to detail
  • Advanced time management and analytical skills
  • Proficient with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
  • Strong critical thinking/problem-solving skills
  • Experience working in a team-oriented atmosphere
  • High degree of professionalism and maturity with ability to work independently, problem-solve, and make decisions with limited supervision
  • Ability to adapt to changes, delays, and unexpected events
  • Customer service obsession, with willingness to do what it takes to satisfy customer needs
  • High degree of integrity and ethics
  • Ability to quickly learn about new technologies and how VPI approaches new technology development
JOB Responsibilities
  • Schedule and run regular project status meetings with customers and follow up on action items, striving to keep customers happy and the project on track
  • Deal with project challenges and promptly and professionally, hold crucial conversations with customers, balancing the needs of our company and the customer
  • Develop relationships of understanding and trust with customers throughout the lifecycle of each project assigned
  • Monitor project schedules and work with engineers to keep or adjust timelines as necessary
  • Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals and project objectives
  • Work with engineers to meet budgets and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis or make adjustments to client expectations based on budget constraints, depending on each project situation
  • Provide feedback in resource allocation meetings on project needs
  • Communicate with clients about project timelines and budget status and make any necessary adjustments
  • Manage project up-scopes and “feature creep” with engineering change orders (ECO) or proposals (ECP)
  • Track project progress in Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Project, and other software tools as needed
  • Exercise good judgment, keeping in mind company policies and procedures
  • Work in a fast-paced environment and multitask on a variety of projects
  • Work with engineers to develop project schedules, project cost estimates, and technology design approaches
  • This role is 100% in-office. Remote work is not available.
  • All other duties as assigned
WHY VPI?
VPI is home to an enviable workplace culture where we take care of our people so they can take care of our customers.  When you join VPI, you will learn new skills, acquire knowledge, and use these values to help grow in your career and fulfill your professional goals.  We have a technical, clever talent pool here and want you to join us!


We also know how to have fun.  Come join our Pi-day celebrations, picnics, board game groups, and holiday celebrations.

We are a growing company that offers competitive benefits.  At VPI, you will feel valued for your talents and contributions and become part of a team.  Apply now to join our VPI team.

Benefits Included:
120 Hours of accrued PTO annually; 401(k) match with employee contribution; low employee premium on medical benefits; elective dental, vision, life, critical care, short-term disability, long-term disability; employee assistance program; and free access to fitness facility.

ABOUT US
VPI Technology is owned by Ludlum Measurements, Inc., a leader in high-grade radiation detection products.

VPI delivers high-quality services for developing new technologies and products.  We also provide engineering and design support to improve existing technologies.  Drawing from a wide breadth of engineering skill sets and experience, VPI has the ability to solve problems and develop technologies that require software, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering expertise.
http://www.vpitechnology.com/#about

 
VPI is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email [email protected].  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HR at [email protected].  All applicants applying for US job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees. OFCCP Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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